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Make us social advisory partners of upcoming EU investment programme

Make us social advisory partners of InvestEU programme to ensure the positive social impact of future EU investments. Read our joint call within the 'Steering Board for Social Infrastructure'

The von der Leyen Commission from an older people’s perspective

Looking at the new von der Leyen Commission from an older people’s perspective: Why do we have good reasons to be optimistic?

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Charter of Fundamental Rights - 10th anniversary

The entry into force of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights 10 years ago was a key milestone. But the Charter will not live up to its full potential unless parliaments, governments, courts & civil society actively apply it.

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Digital technologies and human rights - AGE reply to UN consultation

Digital technologies and human rights: AGE replies to United Nations' consultation on human rights opportunities, challenges and gaps arising from new and emerging digital technologies

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Economy of Wellbeing - November Special Briefing

Making people’s wellbeing a prerequisite to Europe’s lasting prosperity: Discover the new approach proposed by the European Finnish Presidency for the upcoming decade...

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AgeingFit - Accelerating Innovation for the Senior Market

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Société inclusive et avancée en âge - Colloque internationnal du REIACTIS

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Gender equality: where are we in 2019? - EIGE Gender Equality Index

Make us social advisory partners of upcoming EU investment programme!

Madonna, 60 years old and microphone in hand, finds her best response to ageism

AGE joins ambitious pan-European project for better long-term health & active ageing

Towards a new European Disability Strategy for 2020-2030

EU & International News

10th anniversary of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: How far have we gone?

Human rights in older age: UN Member States expected to adopt recommendations

EU research looks at the importance of protein for older persons

Extended call for European reference sites on active and healthy ageing

Health & participation in old age: key challenges confirmed by latest EU stats

AGE Members News

BAGSO marks 30th anniversary with new logo and website

After 25 years of commitment towards gender equality, older women speak up for their rights in Geneva

ACLAP celebrated Older Persons' Day in southern France

Press Releases

Never too old for human rights: New Commission can help eradicate ageism!

Europe must head the way toward Age Equality

To preserve their legitimacy, the EU and member states need to care for citizens!

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